Senior Art Director, Trading Card Games (TCG)
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About The Team
Fanatics TCG is a new trading card game business, the newest member of the Fanatics Collectibles family. We are here to build the best TCG studio and games in the world.
We are looking for individuals with passion, skill, and belief in trading card games. If you share these values, please reach out to us.
Role Summary The Principal Art Designer is the creative authority responsible for translating the TCG’s visual vision into execution, owning art systems, style guides, and set-level direction while working hands‑on with internal teams and external artists.
Responsibilities
Own and evolve visual style guides and art systems
Lead art direction for sets, expansions, and major releases
Provide hands‑on art direction to illustrators and external vendors
Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure cohesive delivery
Maintain visual consistency while introducing new artistic expressions
Mentor senior and mid‑level artists and art directors
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 8 years of professional art direction or illustration experience
Shipped experience on card games, collectibles, or premium products
Experience working with external artist pipelines and licensors
Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and consistency
Skills & Abilities
Strong visual storytelling and composition skills
Deep knowledge of illustration workflows and print production
Clear, actionable feedback and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple sets and timelines simultaneously
Location & Compensation To support collaboration, the successful candidate is expected to be onsite in‑office five days per week.
The salary range for this position is $110,000–$140,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation. Base pay is determined as part of a final compensation package and considers factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
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We are looking for individuals with passion, skill, and belief in trading card games. If you share these values, please reach out to us.
Role Summary The Principal Art Designer is the creative authority responsible for translating the TCG’s visual vision into execution, owning art systems, style guides, and set-level direction while working hands‑on with internal teams and external artists.
Responsibilities
Own and evolve visual style guides and art systems
Lead art direction for sets, expansions, and major releases
Provide hands‑on art direction to illustrators and external vendors
Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure cohesive delivery
Maintain visual consistency while introducing new artistic expressions
Mentor senior and mid‑level artists and art directors
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 8 years of professional art direction or illustration experience
Shipped experience on card games, collectibles, or premium products
Experience working with external artist pipelines and licensors
Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and consistency
Skills & Abilities
Strong visual storytelling and composition skills
Deep knowledge of illustration workflows and print production
Clear, actionable feedback and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple sets and timelines simultaneously
Location & Compensation To support collaboration, the successful candidate is expected to be onsite in‑office five days per week.
The salary range for this position is $110,000–$140,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation. Base pay is determined as part of a final compensation package and considers factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
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